Rain Dogs Album Quiz
Rain Dogs is the eighth album by famous American singer-songwriter Tom Waits. How well do you know Tom Waits and his album? Find out and take this quiz.
- 1.
What is the album's concept all about?
- A.
Society's issue.
- B.
Teenage conflicts.
- C.
Nature and mankind.
- D.
The urban dispossessed.
Correct Answer
D. The urban dispossessed.Explanation
The album's concept is centered around the urban dispossessed. This suggests that the album explores the lives and struggles of those who have been marginalized or excluded from society in urban environments. The songs and themes in the album likely delve into the experiences, challenges, and perspectives of these individuals, shedding light on their stories and giving them a voice.Rate this question:
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- 2.
In what year was the album released?
- A.
1985
- B.
1987
- C.
1983
- D.
1986
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A. 1985Explanation
The album was released in 1985.Rate this question:
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- 3.
How many months did it take Waits to finish writing the album?
- A.
5 months
- B.
1 month
- C.
2 months
- D.
3 months
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C. 2 monthsExplanation
Waits took 2 months to finish writing the album.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What company label does this album under?
- A.
Elektra
- B.
BMG
- C.
Sony
- D.
Island Records
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D. Island RecordsExplanation
This album is labeled under Island Records.Rate this question:
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- 5.
The cover depicts a man and woman. What is the image called?
- A.
Daffodil and Lavender
- B.
Rose and Petals
- C.
Hyacinth
- D.
Rose and Lilly
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D. Rose and LillyExplanation
The image is called "Rose and Lilly" because the cover depicts a man and woman, and the options "Rose and Lilly" is the only one that includes both a flower (rose) and a woman's name (Lilly). The other options either do not include a woman's name or do not include a flower.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What online music magazine listed Rain Dogs album as 8th best album in 1980's?
- A.
Pitchfork Media
- B.
MOJO
- C.
The Savvy Musician
- D.
Q Magazine
Correct Answer
A. Pitchfork MediaExplanation
Pitchfork Media is the correct answer because it is a well-known online music magazine that provides reviews and rankings of albums. In the 1980s, they listed Rain Dogs as the 8th best album, indicating that it was highly regarded and recognized for its quality and influence during that decade.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What is Rain Dogs rank in Rolling Stone's list for the 100 best albums of the eighties?
- A.
19
- B.
25
- C.
23
- D.
21
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D. 21Explanation
Rain Dogs is ranked 21st in Rolling Stone's list for the 100 best albums of the eighties.Rate this question:
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- 8.
All the songs except one is written by Kathleen Brennan. What is the title of the song?
- A.
Hang Down Your Head
- B.
9th & Hennepin
- C.
Big Black Maria
- D.
Time
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A. Hang Down Your HeadExplanation
All the songs listed in the options are written by Kathleen Brennan except for "Hang Down Your Head".Rate this question:
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